When deciding where to place your plants, consider not only their sun and soil needs, but how thirsty they are. Group them accordingly and you’ll have a more water-efficient landscape. »4/29/15 10:30am 4/29/15 10:30am

If you use more than one paper towel to dry your hands or the default size of the paper towel that comes out of automatic dispensers, you're using more than you should. Joe Smith demonstrates the perfect paper towel technique: Shake and fold. »5/03/12 7:30am 5/03/12 7:30am

With two inexpensive plastic storage containers, you can make a versatile self-watering planter to grow your own vegetables in a small space. This video shows how to do it, using just a few tools. »4/25/12 9:30am 4/25/12 9:30am

iOS: DocuSign Ink gets rid of the hassle involved with printing, scanning, or faxing documents to sign by letting you open any document or take a picture of it with your device and securely send it. Best of all, unlimited signing is free. »11/17/11 9:30am 11/17/11 9:30am

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You don't have to be a master chef to wield a knife like a pro, or an engineer to get the most out of your kitchen appliances. You may know the way around a kitchen, but there's nothing to stop you from taking it to the next level. Here are a few simple ways you can make better use the things you already have in your… »7/01/11 8:00am 7/01/11 8:00am

We probably don't have to explain why signing and faxing documents is a tedious process for people for people without a fax machine, and even for those with one, so the ability to sign digitally is really useful. EasySign Mobile is an app that takes all the work out of signing documents by letting you do it directly… »6/01/11 1:00pm 6/01/11 1:00pm

From roof-runoff to pasta water (that's some nutrient-rich stuff), there are plenty of activities that create grey water. Gallons of this used household water get wasted in the average home on a daily basis, so why not use some of it to water houseplants, gardens, or even a small lawn? Photo by ClatieK.»5/18/11 4:00am 5/18/11 4:00am

Recyclebank is an innovative rewards program that turns your everyday recyclables into points redeemable for gift certificates and discounts at retailers. You can also earn points by taking on challenges, playing green-themed games, and more. »4/22/11 6:30am 4/22/11 6:30am

There are a lot of "green" hard drives out there, which claim to be low-power, low-noise, low-heat, and low-cost. Sadly, they don't save quite as much power as they claim, and here's why. »2/01/11 5:00pm 2/01/11 5:00pm

Click to viewThose hand-crank LED flashlights are pretty handy, but I find myself needed some extra juice in my phone more often than I find myself in the dark. Here's how to convert one of those to a hand-crank USB charger. »1/25/11 5:30am 1/25/11 5:30am

Mac: PDFpen is a smart and simple application that helps you fill out and sign PDFs without printing anything, perfect for times you have to fill out a little paperwork. No more print, sign, scan, then email. »12/07/10 12:30pm 12/07/10 12:30pm

One thing that frustrates me a lot is the delivery of yellow pages/yellow book to my front door. To me, they're a service that brings 20 pounds of waste straight to your front door. »10/14/10 4:00am 10/14/10 4:00am

Sure, pedaling your bike can get you from one place to another, but a user at DIY web site Instructables details how you can really put all that effort to good use by charging up your USB devices. »7/06/10 2:00pm 7/06/10 2:00pm